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WP53 LYA

2004 Seat Leon

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,733 mi
Last recorded129,733 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 129,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,921 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 119,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 115,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 115,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front sill edge damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure missing (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front sill edge damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,342 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 88,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,675 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

rear number plate damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,676 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,282 miles

Hazard switch some times slow to release.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,282 miles

Hazard switch some times slow to release.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,918 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,436 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

wind screen chipped

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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WP53 LYA is a 2004 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP53 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP53 LYA is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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